Sir Lewis Hamilton had a tough outing last season when he could not manage to win a single race for the first time in his career. The seven-time champion lost his throne in 2021 when he lost to the new winner Max Verstappen in an exciting race. However, in 2022, Hamilton was not only far from the title race but also could not taste a solitary victory. Something was wrong with the car, as the team later disclosed. Even then, the new and young teammate of Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, managed to win his maiden race at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Sir Lewis Hamilton came second. Hence, it looks like the 24-year-old has adapted better to the new technology of the W13 cars than the 38-year-old veteran. If this is true, then the Mercedes boss should be more worried about the veteran than the youth. Perhaps Hamilton needs more help than Russell. There can be a ton of reasons for that, like Lewis Hamilton is not used to the new technology that is used in the W13 and the W14 cars for the next season.
On the other hand, George Russell was part of the Williams team from 2019 to 2021. He does not have the same problem as Lewis Hamilton. In the Turbo era, Lewis dominated the F1 grid. But with the new machine from 2022 will take a little time to grasp. George Russell did not have to use the same technology for so long. Instead, he is ready to learn and adapt to any technology he is provided with. Between the two Mercedes drivers, whoever will adapt faster may have a stroke of better luck in the upcoming season.
Pirro\’s Suggestion For Toto Wolff Regarding His Drivers
People who like to criticize greats negatively will put more emphasis on the question of quick adaptability. The former BMS Scuderia Italia driver, Emanuele Pirro, shared his help with Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff. Pirro advises that the boss should look after the driver, who is more in need of adapting faster.
According to Emanuele Pirro, \”Distributing roles of the two drivers are essential. Like in Red Bull between Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez. They know the more important part will be of Max due to his abilities and record.\” However, in Ferrari and Mercedes, the roles need proper distribution.
For instance, between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr., It is still not clear who\’s more robust, although Leclerc had a better season last year. Pirro believes the one who faces more difficulties adapting will need help. The boss and the team need to guide them like the weaker kid of the two siblings.
After all the help and guidance, it will fall on the racers to do their magic to make a difference. Whoever prevails will climb to the top of the team\’s drivers list. The Former Sky Sports F1 announcer, Johnny Herbert, is looking forward to the race. He feels the battle between the two Silver Arrows drivers is no less exciting than the fight between Red Bull and Mercedes.